Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-02-19

SOCIETY NOTES.
Mrs Clevelands last public reception this after.
noon drew an immense crowd 10 the White House.
Although the reception was announced to begin
one O'Clock. They were not admitted 20 the White
House, however. ana by haif-past one O'Clock the
poI1ico and driveway were filed with waiting
CROWD, composed mostly Of ladiea
Inc secretary OF War and MS Endicott gave q
handsome dinner last evening to the President and
caoanet The center OF the table was covered by
an oval piece OF variegated red and yellow tulips
Vlo 0iVer tankards OF early English shape held
pots OF pink and purple hyacinths and the waxen
Apes were set In exquisite silver candelabra
lHe glsss was the finest OF cut crystal and three
MIneS were served. Secretary Endicott escorted
MIS- Cleveland TO the dining table and Mrs Waite
Hrs Endic n selt hand the President took out
4me oSneI guests were Miss Cleveland, the Chief
Sessace, secretary Bayard, Secretary Whitney,
MCPHERSON, Nr. and Ma Bancroft D DAVIS. 1 Miss
Lonng and Miss Endicott The drawing rooms
easeeluliy decorated with bowls and vases OF
Cleveland. e '0S'"0"' anu AA~
MI. W. W. corcoran was feeling wen enough to
Eas ave e gunner party on Thursday evening. The
yue's ~ each cover: The guests were senator
S ana MrS Eustis, Miss Anna Van vechten, MrS
Hon n Hsmn,s MISS Buekner Judge Maury,
REYNOLDS Mr.. Newton Eustis Miss Tina Eusxis
ana Miss Mary Blake JONES'
MI and Mrs. Francis Lyon stetson. OF New
aoIK, VINO dined at the White House on Thursday,
are tne guests OF Judge Adds. Mr. Stetson is a
partner In the law firm OF Stetson and Bangs.
Tney remain In the city until Monday
MI Lyman Tiffany left the city yesterday. and
sa nd Sy Tue Italian line for Spain to-day. MS
A.
h0,s s auIlnR the spring. Mr.. Tiffany will probably
puiio residence upon his ground In the city on
MS return from abroad.
Judge John Davis gave dinner on THURSDAY to
meet MISS Lucy Frelinghuysen. The center piece
was glowing bed or red tulips The guests were
CoI ana Mrs Bonaparte, the swedish Minister
anu MrH ae keuterskiold, Minister de Strive, MI.
Henry Vail, Mr. and Mrs. Edward King Secretary
whitney and Mrs. Wallach.
Mrs Albert Gallatin gives dinner tonight, and
Sunday night.
The Baroness d1taJuba, who has been Ill with
cold, Is now quite well again.
Gen. and Mrs. Starring have invited a marty to
spend the evening on Sunday.
MIS- Banks had reception yesterday afternoon
IN the house that once belonged to Hon. and Mrs
>. .. COX, on Dupont Circle. Mrs Rufus Peckham
ana MISS Van Vechten assisted Mrs. Banks and all
Uelng from Albany, gave one the impression that
Tue women or that capital were remarkably hand
some. Miss Matte Mitchell poured tea and Miss
L H,sa paS.erson presided over coffee urn and
MISS Banks lovely young girl in a simple toilet
OF wnite cashmere and point desprit, divided her
time between the two rooms
Dr. and Mrs. Pope gave q soiree musicale last
evening TO hear Prof. Burmeister. of Baltimore,
on the piano, and Miss Powell, the violin yrtuoso
DR.. and Mrs Van Reypen gave a tea at their
beautiful new house yesterday. They had the
assistance OF Mrs. de Long, Mrs Adee Miss Adee
MIS- 6a1es MIS- Fulton Miss Greer, Miss Jones,
York. 'f"A' W -s'"
Mrs. j. c. Burrows will not hold a reception at
the National on Monday. Hon. and Mrs Burrows
VIII spend next month in Florida.
MIS- Robert K. Bradley gives a luncheon on Nom
Gay 10 sixteen ladies. A few men have been in
them. WIN
The series Of hops which have been given dur
Ing the season by the Washington Cycle Club was
e saa last THURSDAY evening by one OF unusual
pleasantneSS. The club house on 18th street was
taSteLuliy decorated. The usual hop was preceded
oy ine musical and literary entertainment.
Inc spacious parlors and adjoining rooms OF the
residence OF MI; and Mrs Harvey Spalding, SOB
street, were well filled last evening with the Unity
CLUB and friends about one hundred and fifty In
an. Ihey were most agreeably entertained by
Buddha and by wsn bn sI aPer on
Dr. n Frank White, and music by Miss Kate Scout
Mr.. Bratnard II. Warner has issued cards for an
"a. lat home" for Tuesday evening next in honor OF
&C.
IN receiving the guests.
Both Mrs. Field and Mrs Miller intend making
visits on Monday, so will not be at home.
Miss Loring, Miss Martins guest, met with a
painful accident in dancing the german on Nom
DAY evening, Sprafning her ankle, which has com
pelied her TO decline this weeks parties
Mrs H. G. Gibson and Miss Gibson have issued
invitations for dancing party On Monday even
ing at O'Clock.
Mrs. j. W. Bond and daughter, Miss Ada Bond,
OF Of Isl 10th street. left Thursday for New orleans
Mrs. J. B. Vance has issued cards for a ahigh
carnival tea" on next Tuesday, from 4tos.
Miss Sue Lee Wheat OF Alexandria, Va, who is
at the Buckingham, receives on SATURDAYS
Mrs. DIR. Kelley, Mrs. Waters and Miss Mamie
Waters, OF New York city, are the guests OF Mrs
Al A: Gibbons. OF No. 1918 Pennsylvania avenue
Mrs Annie Keyworth has her last reception 10.
day, and will De assisted by Miss Lyons, OF Rich
mond. y, ->'NA
By invitation Of Senator and Mrs Blair the
regular monthly meeting of the "Wittmoren was
e,u ,a aSS Meanssday evening at their residence,
NO. 201 East Capitol street, with an attendance OF
members and visitors OF about one hundred and
thirty; Az the conclusion Of the business meeting
BY Mrs Dr. GSb the sreIeW out; plano sa
humorous selections, read by Mr.. Eldridge; vocal
solos, by Miss Redd: selected reading from Mark
quartette, composed Of Messrs Atkinson. FenneII
Seeley ana Clark, and closing with solos by MIS-
Gray. Following the exercises there WAS a sOc1.
able, which proved one OF the most pleasant Vet
neid. Mrs Blair was assisted by Miss Cheney,
Mrs b. 4 Paine's tea, for which Invitations have
been issued, is postponed, on account OF sickness
until saturday, Goth inst
Mr.. Thomas Wilson, 1918 Connecticut ayenue
gives dinner party this evening to bring together
iSh scientist and some OF the equally DISTINGUISHES
washington scientists and 1ur1stS
The Hamilton gives one OF its pleasant hons this
evening at O'Clock.
Mr.. and Mrs Stephen Vail left for Fortress Mon.
roe on Thursday for stay OF a couple OF weeks.
Mrs. Senator Van Wyck held her last formal re-.
ception on Thursday, assisted by Mrs Brodhead
Mss Holman Miss Weber and Miss ConkIfng. The
prettlly decorated rooms were thrOnged with A
pleasant company during the afternoon,
The German Minister gave dinner party OF SIX.
teen guests at the legation last evening" The marty
afterward attended the reception given to the
PRESIDENT by secretary Endic0tt
The Misses Caldwell gave wednesday NIGHT a
large and ENJOYABLE dancing party to young people
was thrown open, brilliantly illuminated and every
room decorated with plants and flowers. The Stair
way was banked with palms and ferns AsumutuOus
supper with wines was served at midnight, Among
the guests were General and Mrs Sheridan Sens
tor and Mrs. Vance, Senator and Mrs Dolph MT
and MIS- Corcoran Hill, MI. and Mrs. Tyler Col
and MIS- Goodloe, the French, German and Chi
nese ministers, Count Fava Count Uppe Senior
Fretre, Count Ferrara, MI. Helyar, Dr.. Ruth.
DAIRY Reynolds, William Acklen, Lieut. Tobln MI
10 M lof dol tn,